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On the recordMay 17, 2023
At least one of the witnesses here wants to disband the FBI, which would be counter to what we just voted on, on the floor of the House of Representatives.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California
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Garamendi criticizes calls to disband the FBI after a supportive vote.

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